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Systems and methods for providing a network using postal routed node topology

a node topology and network technology, applied in the field of system and method for providing a network using postal routed node topology, can solve the problems of limited ability of system to instruct senders and recipients to send letters, limited access of mail delivery systems to real-time information, and inability to immediately upload letters

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15
US POSTAL SERVICE
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[0014] In another embodiment of this method, the plurality of general mail facilities are United States Postal Service General Mail Facilities, the pl...

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Currently, mail delivery systems provide limited access to real-time information regarding the delivery status of mail pieces.
Further, this information is only available for particular mail pieces.
In addition, these systems have a limited capability for senders and recipients to instruct letter carriers to redirect or alter the delivery of a mail piece.
However, letter carriers do not immediately upload this information to a database accessible by delivery customers.
Both of these systems, however, only work for particular mail pieces designated with a bar code.
Therefore, a large amount of mail is not tracked by these systems.
Further, these systems do not allow for real-time information because the letter carrier only updates the information database upon returning to the Post Office.
Finally, these systems do not provide any method of notifying a letter carrier in real time regarding the redirection of any mail pieces.

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[0002] 1. Background of the Invention

[0003] Currently, mail delivery systems provide limited access to real-time information regarding the delivery status of mail pieces. Typically, delivery information is only available hours after delivery of the mail piece has occurred. Further, this information is only available for particular mail pieces. In addition, these systems have a limited capability for senders and recipients to instruct letter carriers to redirect or alter the delivery of a mail piece.

[0004] For example, in one current system, the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) equips each letter carrier with a bar code reader. Certain mail pieces contain bar codes that provide information about the mail piece, such as the intended recipient. Upon delivery of a mail piece, the letter carrier uses the reader to scan the bar code on the mail piece. The device then records the delivery information for that particular mail piece. However, letter carriers do not immediately upload ...

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Abstract

The specification describes a system and method for providing a network using postal routed node topology. The system provides links between databases, General Mail Facilities, Post Offices, and letter carriers. This allows for individuals to receive up to date information regarding mail delivery. It also allows users to communicate directly with the Post Office regarding their mail delivery.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 231,336, filed Sep. 8, 2000 by Leo J. Campbell and titled SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A NETWORK USING POSTAL ROUTED INTERNET NODE TOPOLOGY, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Background of the Invention [0003] Currently, mail delivery systems provide limited access to real-time information regarding the delivery status of mail pieces. Typically, delivery information is only available hours after delivery of the mail piece has occurred. Further, this information is only available for particular mail pieces. In addition, these systems have a limited capability for senders and recipients to instruct letter carriers to redirect or alter the delivery of a mail piece. [0004] For example, in one current system, the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) equips each letter carrier with a bar cod...

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IPC IPC(8): G06Q90/00G06Q10/08G07B17/00
CPCG06Q10/08G07B17/00435G06Q10/0833G06Q10/083
Inventor CAMPBELL, LEO J.
Owner US POSTAL SERVICE
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